The Free Movement

The Free Movement was an American R&B vocal group formed in 1970 in Los Angeles, California, United States.

History

The band issued a hit single, "I've Found Someone of My Own", on Decca Records in 1971 which climbed to No. 5 in its 24th week on the Billboard Hot 100.[1] The following year, the group signed to Columbia to release an album.[1] They managed to chart a second single, but the group had no further success, despite reaching No. 7 on the Easy Listening Chart. The Columbia LP contained both single releases.

Members

  • Godoy Colbert (formerly of Pilgrim Travelers and The Pharaohs)
  • Josephine Brown (formerly of Five Bells of Joy)
  • Cheryl Conley
  • Jennifer Gates
  • Adrian Jefferson
  • Claude Jefferson[1]

Discography

Albums

YearAlbumUS PopUS R&B[2]Record label
1971I've Found Someone of My Own16726Columbia Records
1996The Free Movement: Golden Classics--Collectables Records

Singles

YearTitlePeak chart
positions
Record LabelB-sideAlbum
US PopUS ACUS R&BAUS[3]
1971"I've Found Someone of My Own"572041Decca Records"I Can't Convince My Heart"I've Found Someone of My Own
"The Harder I Try (The Bluer I Get)"50649Columbia Records"Comin' Home"
1972"Love the One You're With""Could You Believe in a Dream"
1973"I Can't Move No Mountains""Every Step of the Way"

References